Hi All,

I've had varying success as a QF Gold accessing other OW lounges when not flying on them.

First time was last year at LHR. Flying EI across to SNN. Tried to access the BA Terraces lounge as I had heard good things about it, but was denied access by the lovely BA ladies at the front desk. Apparently only EI business class pax were allowed (even though their flights are all Y!) Anyway, I tried the "oneworld sapphire" line but no luck. Gave up arguing and ended up at the EI lounge which was fine, but was still disappointed.

Second time was at new year flying AA through DFW. I had tried out the new AC in Terminal D a week before (its really nice!) and wanted to try the new BA lounge there, hoping to find some food. The people on the desk were pretty clueless, and were confused for a bit because i wasnt flying BA, but finally let me in. Turns out I wouldnt have missed much - the lounge is small, and just some biscuits and crackers etc.

I think the best advice is to print out a copy of the QF T&Cs showing the line about access to oneworld lounges when flying on a oneworld airline. Might help "remind" the people on the desk!

Hope this helps. I recommend the AC in DFW term D if you're ever passing through there, even if flying out on BA! Worth the short Skylink train trip from the other terminals.

Cheers

James